Federal minister talks international education strategy September 6, 2019
A group of Thompson Rivers University students had the rare opportunity of speaking with a federal government minister about the value of their international education…
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Sustaining success September 4, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Be the change: one reusable cup and bottle at a time August 23, 2019
If you're not using a reusable mug or water bottle, Canyon Sinclair asks, "Why not?" As part of his summer and fall co-op work term…
TRU Law medal winner stresses being kind August 20, 2019
This year’s winner of the Law Society of BC Gold Medal is heading to the BC Court of Appeal to be a clerk before moving…
Unpredictable ink: A screen printer's journey August 19, 2019
https://youtu.be/RwqYml9QFgw Local artist Ashya Cross grew up in Kamloops and set her sights on the Tournament Capital’s growing university, but she never thought she’d pursue…
Nursing faculty donate to support students interested in the care of refugees August 15, 2019
Nursing students interested in the care of refugees now have an opportunity to receive financial aid through a new award established by two faculty members.…
Youth welding camp builds skills for today and a workforce for tomorrow August 2, 2019
Youth from the Kamloops area and throughout British Columbia graduated from a week-long welding camp at TRU today, designed to provide introductory skills and plant…
How Hennelly overhauled the volleyball program July 23, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Federal health minister meets population health researcher July 19, 2019
Federal Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor visited TRU yesterday to learn about federally-funded population health research being undertaken by Dr. Bonnie Fournier, Associate Professor…
TRU designates seats to train more Indigenous teachers July 19, 2019
When Roxane Letterlough was in school, she didn’t see many faces like hers at the head of the classroom. The girl from the St’át’imc Nation…
Researchers awarded prestigious federal grants July 18, 2019
Six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers have been awarded federal research grants totaling nearly $400,000, enabling them to conduct groundbreaking work in the social sciences…
Early childhood education research receives provincial boost July 17, 2019
In BC, more than half of all early childhood educators (ECEs) leave the profession within five years which limits the sector’s capacity to grow, and…
TRU celebrates achieving accelerated accreditation July 10, 2019
Thompson Rivers University has been granted accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) two years ahead of schedule. This makes TRU the…
Gatecrasher “a tiny miracle” for Buis July 2, 2019
Susan Buis has lived in the Southern Interior for almost 14 years and admits that after a somewhat nomadic life, she struggled to open herself…
Girls get messy at their own camp June 28, 2019
Girls belong in science, technology, engineering and math as much as the next guy. That’s why TRU offers a one-week Girls Only EUReKA! Science camp.…
Gathering support June 28, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Do your TESL practicum in Vietnam June 26, 2019
Note: Participating students may be eligible to receive a $500 Student Field School Award through TRU World. The Teaching English as a Second Language…
Putting care in career June 20, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Accessibility Services a partner in education June 13, 2019
Upon meeting Melissa Little, it doesn’t take long to be inspired by her sunshiny enthusiasm for student life. “University is not just beneficial on a…
ESTR students reinforce learning at worksites June 13, 2019
Often the best way to learn is by jumping into real-life situations. For 28 students in the Education and Skills Training (ESTR) Program, they had…
